Born to a legendary werewolf father and a human mother with a mysterious past, Lyra Blackwood has never embraced her true nature. Deprived of the transformation that would connect her to her pack, she has always felt a deep disconnect with those around her. At 18, determined to escape this heavy reality, Lyra leaves her territory to study abroad, in the hope of finding answers to her difference. But when Lyra returns five years later, everything has changed. The pack is under the control of a new Alpha, Kael Stormborn, a wolf as young as he is fearsome, whose steely gaze seems to pierce her soul. Why does this Alpha, known for his coldness and ruthless authority, suddenly seem obsessed with Lyra? And what secrets does he hide about his family's past? Things get even more complicated when her childhood friend, Elias Moonshade, resurfaces. Elias, once tender and protective, has become a charismatic but enigmatic wolf, ready to do anything to rekindle their broken bond. But is it true love he feels for her, or a calculated attempt to secure his place at the top of the pack hierarchy? As Lyra is caught between two wolves with dubious intentions, strange events multiply: unexplained disappearances in the woods, terrifying dreams of a forgotten pack, and an ancient power that seems to awaken within her. Is she truly incapable of transforming, or is she linked to a force greater, more dangerous than anything the pack has ever known? What secrets are Kael and Elias hiding? Will Lyra discover the truth about her nature before darkness descends upon them all? And most importantly, will she be able to survive the war that threatens to break out between her two suitors?
The winding road that led to the pack's territory seemed endless. Lyra sat in the back of a weathered taxi, watching the scenery pass by through the window. The dense forests, the familiar hills... Everything reminded her of the childhood she had left behind, a mixture of sweet and bitter memories. But today, she was no longer the carefree young girl who had left this territory. Five years had passed, and yet a part of her wondered if anything here had changed.
The car stopped abruptly in front of the imposing arch marking the entrance to the territory. The driver, a human of few words, gave him a cautious look before placing his suitcase on the ground. Lyra quickly thanked him, leaving a few crumpled bills in his hand. As soon as he disappeared, she felt the weight of the stares. The sentries stationed at the entrance stared at her with palpable intensity.
"Lyra Blackwood," one of them whispered, a hesitant smile tugging at his lips. "Welcome home. »
These words caused a strange shiver in her. At your place. Was this always the case? She just nodded, all too aware of the anxiety building within her.
As she crossed the boundaries of the territory, the sound of voices and laughter reached her. His family was waiting for him. Her adoptive mother, Rosalie, was the first to run to her, pulling her into a hug so tight that Lyra felt her breath fail.
"My god, darling, you're finally here! » cried Rosalie, her eyes shining with tears. "We missed you so much. »
Lyra returned the hug, but her gaze was already wandering beyond the small group. His younger brother, Liam, stood a little behind, a shy smile on his face. But someone was missing. Or rather something.
The territory seemed... different. The air was thick with a tension she couldn't define. The smiles seemed less bright, the looks more cautious. Before she could ask the question that was burning on her lips, a deep voice broke the moment.
"Lyra Blackwood. »
She turned around abruptly, her heart stopping for a moment as she saw the man standing a few meters away from her. Tall, imposing, his aura dominated everything around him. Kael Stormborn.
She had seen him from a distance before, when he was just a Beta, but today he seemed transformed. His steel gray eyes stared at her with an unsettling intensity, and the thin scar that marked his jaw added to his fearsome appearance.
"You are expected at the pack meeting, immediately," he said in a cold, sharp voice.
Rosalie, shocked by the interruption, tried to protest. "Kael, she just arrived, at least let her..."
"This is an important decision, Rosalie," he cut in without looking away from Lyra. "She must be there. »
Lyra felt her stomach drop. This welcome was certainly not what she had imagined. But Kael's tone allowed no discussion.
"Very well," she finally whispered, briefly squeezing Rosalie's hand before following Kael.
The path to the main building was silent, Kael walking ahead of her with firm steps, as if he were carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders. Lyra tried not to pay attention to the curious looks of the members of the pack they passed.
As they entered the large meeting room, a wave of murmurs arose. The elders were all present, their piercing gazes analyzing Lyra's every move. She felt like an outsider under their judgment, an intruder who shouldn't have been there.
Kael walked to the center of the room and turned to face her. "First of all, I want to be clear about one thing, Lyra," he stated, his voice echoing in the room. "Your return here is not trivial. Much has changed since you left, and your role in this pack will now be crucial. »
Lyra frowned, confused by his words. "My role? she asked, her voice shaking slightly.
One of the elders, a man with a face marked by time, spoke. "Lyra, as the daughter of Magnus Blackwood, you carry a legacy. A legacy that this pack cannot ignore. »
Her father's name rang through her like a clap of thunder. Magnus Blackwood. A name she had tried to forget.
Kael let a heavy silence settle in before continuing. "We will discuss all this in more detail tomorrow. For now, consider your return a second chance to prove your worth. »
The words hit her like a slap. A second chance? Was that really how they saw her, as someone who still had to prove she belonged here?
As she was about to respond, Kael suddenly looked away and addressed the others. "The meeting is over. »
Without another word, he left the room, leaving Lyra alone amidst inquisitive looks.
She felt a gentle hand placed on her shoulder. It was Rosalie, who gave him a reassuring smile. "Don't let Kael trouble you, my dear. He's...difficult, but he has a good heart, deep down. »
Lyra nodded, but deep inside her, a feeling of anger and frustration bubbled. Why did she feel like an invisible trap was slowly closing around her?
Later that evening, as she stood on the balcony of her family's home, watching the moon light up the forest, she felt a presence behind her.
"I haven't seen you smile once since you arrived," a familiar voice whispered.
She turned around to find Liam, her younger brother, with his hands in his pockets.
"It's hard to smile when you feel like an intruder," she replied with a sad smile.
Liam came closer, putting a comforting arm around her shoulders. "You are not an intruder, Lyra. Not for me. Not for mom. »
She gave him a grateful look, but the weight of the day's events was still too heavy for her to feel calm.
"What's changed here, Liam? » she finally asked.
He hesitated, as if searching for the right words. " All. Since Kael became Alpha, things haven't been the same. He made some necessary changes, but... some people don't like him. Others fear him. »
Lyra felt her heart tighten. What role was she supposed to play in all this? Why did Kael seem so insistent about being here?
As the night wore on, only one question occupied her mind: what secrets were hidden behind this return, and above all, behind this Alpha with the steely gaze who seemed to pierce her at every moment?
She didn't know it yet, but this return would be the start of a journey that would change her life forever.
Under the gaze of a fallen mafia, Elvie, a young woman with a troubled past and victim of a brutal ex, seeks to rebuild her life. Working as an assistant in the villa of the Corleone, an influential crime family, she tries to avoid conflict with the three Corleone brothers, all as dangerous as each other. But everything changes when Adriano, the eldest brother and heir, breaks his arranged engagement to embrace the war between enemy families and must quickly remarry. Cold and calculating, he sees Elvie as a simple piece in his game. For her, he is just another nightmare to flee. But as they interact, appearances crumble and unexpected bonds are forged. As her ex resurfaces, Elvie will have to choose between her new life, her secrets and the growing violence that threatens everything she has rebuilt.
Alice's life has been devastated by the betrayal of those she believed to be her allies. Five years ago, her fiancé, in the grip of a professional failure, convinced her to sacrifice her dreams to help him get back on his feet. But her best friend, hungry for glory and power, made a decision that would change their friendship forever, by secretly becoming a surrogate mother. When Alice's fiancé, now at the top of his career, left her, claiming that she no longer met his expectations, Alice, broken, accepted the proposal of the mysterious billionaire, Gabriel Hartman. Known for his coldness and indifference, Gabriel seemed to offer Alice an escape. What she didn't know was that he was the one who had orchestrated her best friend's request for maternity... But what if everything she thought she knew was just a decoy? What if, deep down, the price of her redemption is much higher than she imagined? Can the truth really mend broken hearts, or will secrets destroy everything in their path?
Zoe's dreams of marriage are shattered when she catches her fiance in a compromising situation with his best friend. Devastated, she seeks to recover what she has lost. That's when an enigmatic man, a warm billionaire named Maxime Delacroix, offers her an unexpected solution: a loveless marriage, a contractual alliance with the aim of destroying his ex's career. Although reluctant, Zoe accepts, ready to do anything to get revenge. But as their relationship grows, Zoe realizes that the stakes are more complex than she imagined. Between revenge and a budding passion for this distant man, she finds herself torn between her desire for justice and her budding feelings. How far will she be willing to go to get revenge without losing everything in the process?
Lily thought she had a simple life, surrounded by her adoptive parents in a small town. But everything changed the day she learned that her real parents were industrial tycoons and that she had a twin brother, heir to a family empire. Welcomed into a world of luxury, she found herself facing a reality very different from the one she knew. Her brother, a cold and ambitious man, had always hated her. "You're just an intruder, Lily," he told her. But another secret resurfaced: a mysterious businessman claimed that Lily was the rightful heir to a huge hidden fortune. "It's time you knew the truth," he told her. Between betrayals and revelations, Lily must choose between wealth and family loyalty.
Lara Sanders and Ethan Cole had been together for five years, but Lara had never been his priority. Ethan, obsessed with his work, did not see the soul of the woman he had married. Lara had tried to rekindle the flame, but in vain. She had had enough. One day, she left everything: the house, the promises, and Ethan. Years later, Lara reappears. She has become a successful entrepreneur, an icon of the business world, and no one recognizes her anymore as the fragile young woman she once was. Far from the shy and discreet Lara, she is now a queen of industry, admired and respected. At a public event, a journalist asks her: "Lara, you are the most influential businesswoman of the moment. What is the key to your success?" Lara, with a mysterious smile, answers: "Never let a man define you. Take charge of your life. » The next day, to everyone's surprise, Ethan appears at Lara's door. The man she thought had been forgotten, who had let her go without a glance, returns with a surprising proposition: "Lara, I made a mistake. Can we start all over again... Together?"
Luca Moretti, an influential businessman, is forced to marry Amélie Lefevre, a woman he considers a simple family obligation. Already in love with another, he vows to make Amélie's life hell so that she will ask for a divorce. However, he does not know that Amélie is hiding a secret that could change his life forever. Behind her calm facade, Amélie is much more determined and intelligent than he thinks. What will happen when Luca finds himself caught in his own game? Will he succeed in breaking their union or will he succumb to the hidden truth?
"There will be no falling in love, we will only act as a loving couple when we are in public, we will share a room to make it believable, but no intimacy, touching is off-limits. We'll only have sex once a month, and that's solely to produce an heir. You won't interfere in my business, and I won't interfere in yours. You will be my wife in every sense and you will not be involved with any other man," he said, arrogance seeping from every word. I watch his mouth move, I'm not ready to fall in love with any man, especially not one as arrogant and egoistic as him. I can handle acting as a loving couple, and as for intimacy once a month. I can agree to that just to satisfy my sexual cravings with no strings attached. "Where can I sign?" I asked since I had nothing to lose. *** Nadine's wedding dreams turned to nightmares when she caught her sister and fiancé cheating! With a secret recording, she's ready for revenge. But then mysterious billionaire Logan West offers a deal: A Contract Marriage to take down her ex's empire. But what Nadine doesn't know is her life is getting complicated as she takes her chance to get revenge or risks everything for a chance at love?"
Her fiance and her best friend worked together and set her up. She lost everything and died in the street. However, she was reborn. The moment she opened her eyes, her husband was trying to strangle her. Luckily, she survived that. She signed the divorce agreement without hesitation and was ready for her miserable life. To her surprise, her mother in this life left her a great deal of money. She turned the tables and avenged herself. Everything went well in her career and love when her ex-husband came to her.
Rachel used to think that her devotion would win Brian over one day, but she was proven wrong when his true love returned. Rachel had endured it all—from standing alone at the altar to dragging herself to the hospital for an emergency treatment. Everyone thought she was crazy to give up so much of herself for someone who didn’t return her feelings. But when Brian received news of Rachel’s terminal illness and realized she didn’t have long to live, he completely broke down. "I forbid you to die!" Rachel just smiled. She no longer needed him. "I will finally be free."
Katie was forced to marry Dillan, a notorious ruffian. Her younger sister mocked her, "You're just an adopted daughter. Count your blessings for marrying him!" The world anticipated Katie's tribulations, but her married life unfurled with unexpected serenity. She even snagged a lavish mansion in a raffle! Katie jumped into Dillan's arms, credited him as her lucky charm. "No, Katie, it's you who brings me all this luck," Dillan replied. Then, one fateful day, Dillan's childhood friend came to her. "You're not worthy of him. Take this 50 million and leave him!" Katie finally grasped Dillan's true stature—the wealthiest man on the planet. That night, trembling with trepidation, she broached the subject of divorce with Dillan. However, with a domineering embrace, he told her, "I'd give you everything I have. Divorce is off the table!"
They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."
In her previous life, Kimberly endured the betrayal of her husband, the cruel machinations of an evil woman, and the endless tyranny of her in-laws. It culminated in the bankruptcy of her family, and ultimately, her death. After being reborn, she resolved to seek retribution against those who had wronged her, and ensure her family's prosperity. To her shock, the most unattainable man from her past suddenly set his sights on her. "You may have overlooked me before, but I shall capture your heart this time around."